Category Archives: Local News
Bloomington firefighters raise big money for MDA
Several events were held to fill the boot for MDA. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James Bloomington Firefighters have out done themselves. Bloomington Firefighters Union Vice President Clayton Matteson sa...
Sep 29, 2015
Twin Cities PA fears pay stop if budget impasse continues
Illinois has gone nearly three months without a budget. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Personal aid workers who get their pay from the state might soon see a stop to their pa...
Sep 29, 2015
Bloomington renews subdivision agreement
The Bloomington City Council has approved renewing a development agreement for the Cedar Ridge subdivision. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington has agreed to waive developmen...
Sep 29, 2015
B-N Police Blotter: Mon. Sep. 28, 2015
By WJBC StaffA look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses.Mon. Sep. 28, 2015City of BloomingtonCall Time L...
Sep 29, 2015
Mitsubishi, UAW agree to contract extension as plant closing nears
Mitsubishi Motors plans to halt production at its plant in Normal on Nov. 30. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Mitsubishi Motors North America and the United Auto Workers Local 2488 have a...
Sep 29, 2015
Bloomington Police seek attacker following robbery attempt
Bloomington Police are investigating a Monday night robbery. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say a woman was hospitalized after she was injured in a strong-arm rob...
Sep 29, 2015
Normal Town Council to discuss sales tax revenue next week
The Normal Town Council is expected to discuss what it will do with revenue generated from a one-percent sales tax increase at its next meeting on Oct. 5. (Eric Stock/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL –...
Sep 29, 2015
Bloomington City Council approves Lake Bloomington shore stabilization
The Bloomington City Council approved a $129,220 project to stabilize part of the shoreline at Lake Bloomington Monday night. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City C...
Sep 28, 2015
McLean County Sheriff discusses need for mental health funding
(WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – McLean County is starting the process of expanding its jail to serve the needs of those with mental health issues. Sheriff Jon Sandage told WJBCR...
Sep 28, 2015
Unit 5 begins strategic planning
Unit 5 superintendent Mark Daniel said transportation will be a key issue in the district’s strategic planning. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Unit 5 wants the public’s help ...
Sep 28, 2015
